The Eye Institute

09/03/2025

The community outreach team had a busy summer: TEI doctors, student interns, and volunteers were out in the greater Philadelphia region providing eye care, education, and resources to those who need it most.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Nky650WQz1l

09/02/2025

Dr. Luis Trujillo and optometry student Malachi Beck spoke with NBC10 about the Looking Out for Kids initiative and how it benefits children in the community: https://ow.ly/xCc150WPPNT

Back to school season is the perfect time to catch any eye problems that may make learning harder for students. NBC10’s Isabel Sanchez has more about a local program making sure kids get the glasses they need.

08/29/2025

All clinical facilities will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/29/2025

See why our patients choose The Eye Institute for all of their eyecare needs!

Call 215.276.6111 to schedule your appointment today.

08/28/2025

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Vision may become blurry or dim because the cataract stops light from properly passing through to the retina.

Read more: https://ow.ly/fi5g50WmyGo

08/27/2025

Check out a sneak peek from today's filming with NBC10!

08/26/2025

"I felt overwhelmed when they brought the idea to me of improving the signals, that somebody was concerned about me. Plus, it makes us so much easier and safer now for me now."

Read more: https://ow.ly/KVh150WMmcf

08/26/2025

Dr. Meltzer was on-hand at this weekend's Senior Health & Wellness Fair hosted by Reps. Parker & Green, answering questions and sharing helpful health tips with the community!

08/25/2025

Updated:
The Eye Institute's Chestnut Hill location is currently closed due to a power outage and will reopen on August 29.

08/25/2025

The Eye Institute (TEI), in conjunction with Temple Health, will host a series of “Real World Diabetes” workshops from September 15 to November 17 for those who want to learn more about managing their diabetes.

Health care professionals will be available to discuss medications, how diabetes affects your body - including vision and hearing, and important lab work.

08/20/2025

Stronger communities start with clear vision! This week, TEI’s eye doctors partnered with Vision Link to provide eye care to Drexel’s 11th Street Family Health Services and with Philly school nurses to provide outreach to students this school year.

08/20/2025

With the rising prevalence of screen time among children, safeguarding their eye health has become more essential than ever:

• Get regular checkups and limit screen time
• Avoid digital devices within an hour of bedtime
• Spend at least an hour and a half outdoors each day to reduce the risk of nearsightedness

You can request an appointment at The Eye Institute by calling 215.276.6111.